Third Time’s a Charm

As a New Yorker, you can spend a lot of time waiting: on line at Barney’s, outside of Marquee, or Sunday brunch at Clinton Street Baking Company. Perhaps that’s why Iacopo Falai opened his third eatery in SoHo, offering highlights from his always brimming Falai and Falai Panetteria.

Caffé Falai, decorated in the signature crystal chandelier and white circular tile aesthetic of its predecessors, offers Falai’s tantalizing tiramisus and tarts alongside light Mediterranean fare. It’s truly a café at heart: a few items per meal and simple white café chairs.

Starting at 7 a.m., you can grab a crusty apple cinnamon turnover or crema embedded bombolone (Italian donut) to go with your morning Illy. Petite sandwiches, vegetable and cheese tarts, and delicate pastries and cakes make perfect afternoon snacks.

The real thrill of Caffé Falai is the ease at which you can sample Iacopo’s critically acclaimed dishes like Tuscan tomato and bread soup, or sensational almond pappardelle with wild mushrooms and cream.

An 8 p.m. closing time and BYOB are temporary downers, but good food and good service prevails.



Caffé Falai
265 Lafayette Street (near Prince Street) | View Google Map
New York, NY 10012
Tel: +1 (917) 338-6207
www.falainyc.com